Customer Reviews

Mauviel M'Cook 5 Ply Stainless Steel Frying Pans

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Great frying pan. I was able to heat it properly using the water test shown on rouxbe's website and thus no sticking issues. I made tri tip steak with wine sauce, using the sucs left from the steaks, so yummy. The pan looks as good as it performs. I own the 9.5" SS model.

You get what you pay for. Mauviel is the absolute top of the line cookware, and it is apparent from the first time you pick up this pan that is a cut (or three) above the pans you buy at the big box stores, or even the mall cookware stores. It's heavy and it holds up well. Heat distribution is virtually flawless and the non-stick surface is much more durable than in other pans.

None of the stores around me carry it so I didn't get a chance to hold it--I bought it based on reviews and the Mauviel name. I really don't like the way this thing feels in my hand. The handle is too thin, and that makes it difficult to maneuver. And this is considering that I have small hands.

I've only cooked about 3 times on it, and it's already starting to develop some marks (no I'm not overheating the pan). Washing with a nylon (green) scrub pad leaves all kinds of swirly scratch marks. I have cast iron grates on my gas range, and just lightly moving this pan around leaves scratch marks on the bottom.

Yes it cooks evenly, and if you know what you're doing you won't have any sticking problems, but I don't think it performs any better than a standard forty-dollar tri-ply. I am less than impressed with its durability, considering its price.

I would consider other brands like All Clad, CIA, or even Calphalon.